Bakery Cake Designer

Hy-Vee, Inc. • Winona, MN

13d • $17 - $21

About The Position

The Bakery Cake Designer creates and decorates bakery products to customer specifications, including cakes for celebrations and wedding cakes delivered and set up on site. The role provides customer service, helps plan daily production and orders, and serves as a lead for part-time and other employees. The designer works closely with the bakery team and Bakery Department Manager to keep production organized, displays current, and the work area clean and safe. Training is provided.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• Six months or less of similar or related work experience; training is provided.
• Strong cake-decorating skills and ability to keep current with design trends and techniques.
• Commitment to customer service and Hy-Vee's mission.
• Ability to solve practical problems and follow instructions in a fast-paced environment.
• Math skills, including fractions, decimals, and percentages.
• Ability to lead and guide part-time employees, including instructing and reviewing their work.
• Clear communication with customers, co-workers, and the Bakery Manager.

Responsibilities

• Greet customers, take bakery-counter orders, and assist customers with their needs throughout the store.
• Review daily orders and plan production timelines, checking cake details such as size, deco pack, icing needs, and dates.
• Decorate bakery products promptly and stay current on new designs and trends.
• Develop daily bakery orders for bakers, including cakes and sizes needed.
• Track daily retail production and identify tasks to complete with co-workers.
• Check product dates, pull cases for work, and list items that need to be filled or replaced.
• Order decorating-area supplies and check deliveries against the order.
• Deliver products and set up wedding cakes at locations outside the store.
• Communicate daily with the Bakery Manager about displays, weekly ads, and special needs.
• Lead part-time and other employees by giving instructions and reviewing their work.
• Participate in employee cross-training.
• Follow sanitation procedures and keep the work area clean, neat, and safe.
• Answer calls promptly, provide helpful customer service, and take product orders by phone.
• Follow the dress code, hygiene standards, and department and company guidelines.
• Assist with other tasks and special projects as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED